Hades

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  1. serhiich
    Feb 16, 2022
    2
    Annoying to play 100 times with small variaty. Dialogues are not so interesting to read
  2. RuriGokou
    Dec 7, 2021
    7
    It's an okay game. I really like the art style and game play. But what I don't like is how the story is just drip fed to the player. So for me, I just wanted to get back to the game after dying but the game feels like you need to sit through 3 minutes of dialogue of story with multiple characters. I skipped that crap. By the end I didn't care about the plot much. Something about findingIt's an okay game. I really like the art style and game play. But what I don't like is how the story is just drip fed to the player. So for me, I just wanted to get back to the game after dying but the game feels like you need to sit through 3 minutes of dialogue of story with multiple characters. I skipped that crap. By the end I didn't care about the plot much. Something about finding your mom? Whatever. I didn't like how it was very RNG to finish characters bond quests. It made things tedious and boring.

    The game play is fun and how you get better weapons over time. But it gets boring after the tenth time or so. I got the platinum in about 80 runs.    … Expand
  3. morjito
    Sep 10, 2021
    9
    Hades is incredibly fun and immersive! Never a dull moment, the action is fast-paced yet the game play is surprisingly well balanced, not frustratingly difficult but gives enough challenge to motivate the player to move forward. The graphics are colorful and well-drawn, plus the characters are all interesting and given life with decent voice-acting. Controls are intuitive andHades is incredibly fun and immersive! Never a dull moment, the action is fast-paced yet the game play is surprisingly well balanced, not frustratingly difficult but gives enough challenge to motivate the player to move forward. The graphics are colorful and well-drawn, plus the characters are all interesting and given life with decent voice-acting. Controls are intuitive and responsive, movements are fluid, and load times between areas are tolerable. There are also a variety of weapons and skills to suit the style of the player, the bow is really fun so far. The only negative is the repetitive nature of the game that forces the player to grind, but its not as bothersome due to the fast-paced action, variety of monsters, traps and rewards. There is also a "handicap" system, that allows the player to customize various difficulty options to earn important items to unlock weapon abilities, and gift to each character to advance their own story lines. Overall, Hades is a superb quality game from Supergiant, well worth the price and sets a benchmark for future games.

    Update: After 50+ "deaths", finally reached the ending, the story is well told that even the game credits will keep you watching. And will keep playing the game to unlock more story lines and weapon aspects.    … Expand
  4. vojta57
    Jan 22, 2022
    3
    Heard it was a really great game. Turns out it isn't. Repetitive gameplay, disagreeable protagonist and annoying characters, plot plays out like some fanfiction. Abuse dash, spam attack, this game is a certified button masher. In every run you fight the same bosses (slight variations of bosses aren't new bosses), go through the same bioms. Play Dead Cells instead.
  5. Kai82
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    An amazing game that won me totally over. It is an action RPG / rouge-like game. You are playing Zagreus who is the son of Hades the Greek god of the underworld. Zagreus tries to escape his fathers realm. He is supported by his mother Nyx who even informed the other Greek gods that will help him. However there is far more to the story than it seems at first. You will discover secrets,An amazing game that won me totally over. It is an action RPG / rouge-like game. You are playing Zagreus who is the son of Hades the Greek god of the underworld. Zagreus tries to escape his fathers realm. He is supported by his mother Nyx who even informed the other Greek gods that will help him. However there is far more to the story than it seems at first. You will discover secrets, reveals, twists and know your family, friends, acquaintances and other gods better. I must praise the characters and writing. The Greek legends are full of conflicts between the gods and those are all related to each other. This is transferred well into the game. They are like a family with a lot of problems. The game even won the literary Hugo Award to give you some perspective how good it is. For me this was amazing and I continued even after obtaining the platinum trophy to see the outcomes of some stories. It is well written, enjoyable and gives you always something to kept your interest. The gameplay is like I said a rouge-like RPG. You start each escape run with no abilities and advance through the rooms of the underworld. Each room has rewards like abilities, benefits, items or currencies. Sometimes you can chose between options. This was something I was worried about but it is not the weakness I thought. It is a true strength. In approx 100 runs I never encounter a truly weak set up. I discovered instead some amazing abilities, combinations and different options. Even some abilities I avoided first were good, some even worth reversing my opinion. For example: My least liked weapon became my favorite and the weapon I thought was best became my least used (The game has an interesting system in teasing you to chose different weapons). I admit that I use some abilities or better said set up more often but the different set ups keep it fresh. The next strength are the things you can unlock. There are so many helpful things. Be it new weapons, helpful rooms, appearing treasures, cosmetic set ups, abilities and bonuses. You always have new stuff to do or unlock. Rarely ever have I encounter a game that succeeds in keeping everything this fresh and enjoyable. Then there is the graphic. The art style is excellent and I like the hand draw graphics. For games like this I would always buy an artbook. The music is even better. You will encounter many awesome tracks and there are 2 characters who maybe give you some of the best songs in the game. To round up this experience I did not encounter a single serious bug or glitch. Overall this is my favorite game of the year and deserves my full praise. Never have I encountered a game that keeps being this refreshing from start to finish. Be it the story or gameplay everything is excellent and well thought out. Even the difficulty is correctly balanced as god mode gives you more resistance with each death until you don't die easily. A well thought out system. An easy 10/10 for me.… Expand
  6. yoki76
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    Beautiful art direction, amazing music and voice acting. Gameplay is so satisfying and balanced that it will make you come back for more. I tend to get frustrated with rogue style games, with Hades is somehow different though. It is a short game but finishing it several times does unlock some cool stuff, gameplay modifiers and also lore info via different dialogs. One of the bestBeautiful art direction, amazing music and voice acting. Gameplay is so satisfying and balanced that it will make you come back for more. I tend to get frustrated with rogue style games, with Hades is somehow different though. It is a short game but finishing it several times does unlock some cool stuff, gameplay modifiers and also lore info via different dialogs. One of the best rogue-like games I have played so far. Supergiant Games fourth game is simply brilliant.… Expand
  7. Twisted_Reality
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game just one more go will turn into hours of play so addictive and engaging
  8. Jajooka
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    A really well-rounded and polished game. The Fighting, the different builds, music, lore, even the jokes, all lineing up I would say perfectly. The loop of dying and restarting feels fresh, and exciting most of the time. The challenge level is well set, with komplex yet simple to understand mechanics (this is really not a mindless boring hack-n-slash where you button-mash trhoughA really well-rounded and polished game. The Fighting, the different builds, music, lore, even the jokes, all lineing up I would say perfectly. The loop of dying and restarting feels fresh, and exciting most of the time. The challenge level is well set, with komplex yet simple to understand mechanics (this is really not a mindless boring hack-n-slash where you button-mash trhough everything without a sweat). I would highly recommend this game. Its truly one of a kind.… Expand
  9. decipher
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Hades is a good game but a bit of a disappointment too. With all the raving reviews you would expect a masterful history, but sadly just isn’t there. At the beginning the game promises you a very good history and that promise keeps you hooked at the start but it never fully delivers its promise, the history being too dragged over the course of the game and never that deep of meaningful.Hades is a good game but a bit of a disappointment too. With all the raving reviews you would expect a masterful history, but sadly just isn’t there. At the beginning the game promises you a very good history and that promise keeps you hooked at the start but it never fully delivers its promise, the history being too dragged over the course of the game and never that deep of meaningful.

    I found fun the jokes and humor for the most part but they felt directed too much for angsty teenagers and a weird mix with the supposedly epic Greek drama. That mix didn’t work well for me.

    The gameplay is solid with different weapons that allow for replayability and the random generation of “dungeons” keeps it fresh for a while, if you play long enough it starts to feel samey though.

    Hades is a very fun game to play for a while before it gets repetitive but not the masterpiece I was expecting.    … Expand
  10. chrisse989
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This game is downright fantastic in every way, I can highly recommend it to anyone!

    A very refined experience, technically flawless. Gameplay is fun and never gets dull, new stuff keeps getting introduced every run, dialogue is top notch.

    I can't think of a way to improve this game :)
  11. GamergodsFail
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Challenging and exciting gameplay, lightning fast combat with tight, responsive controls, superb writing and characters, a touch of humor that runs in the family, excellent art style and a killer soundtrack. Hades has all the ingredients of an unforgettable indie masterpiece. It's all crafted so well on a technical scale too, and is without a doubt one of the most refined and well-designedChallenging and exciting gameplay, lightning fast combat with tight, responsive controls, superb writing and characters, a touch of humor that runs in the family, excellent art style and a killer soundtrack. Hades has all the ingredients of an unforgettable indie masterpiece. It's all crafted so well on a technical scale too, and is without a doubt one of the most refined and well-designed action games out there. Hades is an engrossing Greek mythology tale gradually told throughout each escape attempt through the underworld. People have said this is one game that even players who hate roguelikes could get into, and now that I've been playing it for myself I know they were right, partly thanks to an optional accessibility feature that makes dying less stressful. Hades is one roguelike I'll always be happy to do another run at...or two, or ten. It's an endlessly replayable addiction.… Expand
  12. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    I love this game and I love rogue lite games. This one is pretty much perfect for what it wanna do, with a different ways to approach a run and an interesting story, something that is often forgotten in these kind of games. One thing that this game lacks is the real synergies party that could have been, but overall is a solid game and one of my favorites of the last years and I'm gonnaI love this game and I love rogue lite games. This one is pretty much perfect for what it wanna do, with a different ways to approach a run and an interesting story, something that is often forgotten in these kind of games. One thing that this game lacks is the real synergies party that could have been, but overall is a solid game and one of my favorites of the last years and I'm gonna keep enjoying this game for a long time.… Expand
  13. DinoBeam
    Apr 30, 2022
    6
    Hades has a cool idea, and the characters are really lovable and alive, though it is just a glorified grind without much payoff. You can collect an item to level up your relationships with other characters, and I was very excited to see what would happen when I did, though I beat the final boss before anything did happen. Then the game tells you to do it again and again for the 'real'Hades has a cool idea, and the characters are really lovable and alive, though it is just a glorified grind without much payoff. You can collect an item to level up your relationships with other characters, and I was very excited to see what would happen when I did, though I beat the final boss before anything did happen. Then the game tells you to do it again and again for the 'real' ending. Even playing 3 hours more I didn't make progress with any characters, you don't even know if you'll find that item out there, or if the character you want to talk to will even be around!

    The combat is that serviceable and then bland feeling Supergiant combat with that same Deviantart.com art style. The music is the same bland music they always have.

    You feel addicted to wanting to upgrade your relationships, home, and character, and the combat to do it feels like a bland and stressful slog, as it is often a gangbang-bullethell game.    … Expand
  14. BoogalooShrimp
    Jun 30, 2022
    9
    Playing for half and hour or so, my thoughts were meh, similar gameplay to this already done in other games. Playing on I grew to like it more and more as I liked the mechanics and the game threw in further suprises as you played on. Good voice acting and dialogue which wasn't boring or a chore to read. Up there with dead cells as top tier indies.
  15. meny82
    Aug 23, 2023
    1
    Becero ROGUELIKE da gicoare a cervello spento. Non mi stupisce quindi abbia uno score alto.
  16. Harry_3454
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Ótimo jogo. História incrível, combate muito bem estruturado, os personagens não muito bem escritos e desenvolvidos. Vale a pena.
  17. YannySp101
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    As someone who never played a Roguelike game before, I was a bit hesitant before playing Hades.
    Hades is my first Roguelike game and I gotta say... that was a hell of an experience!
    Simply put, Hades is addictive; I couldn't put the controller down at times because it's so goddamn fun to play. There are so many different upgrades and builds to keep the gameplay fresh in every run, and the    As someone who never played a Roguelike game before, I was a bit hesitant before playing Hades.
    Hades is my first Roguelike game and I gotta say... that was a hell of an experience!
    Simply put, Hades is addictive; I couldn't put the controller down at times because it's so goddamn fun to play. There are so many different upgrades and builds to keep the gameplay fresh in every run, and the difficulty is extremely balanced. If you find yourself in trouble, you can activate God Mode to make things a bit easier.
    Hades' story is surprisingly intriguing and it has a satisfying conclusion.
    The characters are fantastic because they're very likable and diverse; the portrayal of the Gods is wonderful.
    The art style is amazing and it feels fluid, and the music is awesome.
    Also, the attention to detail, the amount of different dialogue and the side-events in Hades keep the game captivating consistently.
    Lastly, the most fascinating thing about Hades is how it utilizes the concept of Roguelike games; dying in Hades is not only a part of the progression system, but it's a part of the narrative as well.
    Ok, so what about the flaws? Well, normally there's no such thing as flawless videogame, however... I really don't have anything negative to say about Hades.

    Pros:
    + Addictive & exciting gameplay
    + Balanced difficulty
    + Interesting story and characters
    + Blood pumping music and beautiful art style
    + Revolutionizes the genre

    Cons:
    - None

    Narrative: 7/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 9/10
    Characters: 9/10
    Music: 9/10
    Art Style: 9/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    Hades is a game full of personality, it has a nice story to tell accompanied by engaging characters, an enthralling gameplay loop, exceptional visuals, intense music, tons of details, excessive replay value and smooth performance, resulting in a flawless videogame experience and one of the best games I've played in a while, despite not being a fan of the genre.

    Do I recommend it?:
    If you're a Roguelike fan, do yourself a favor and play Hades.
    If you're not a Roguelike fan, I'd still highly recommend Hades.    … Expand
  18. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This is arena fighter crack. So much fun, so much build variety, so many interesting characters, so much to do at home, and a central mystery just interesting enough to keep you feeling rewarded after each run.
  19. rafael11
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    PROS
    Fluid gameplay and responsive controls. Constant evolution and incentives in the run. The different weapons are very specific. Inspired art style.
    CONS The characters and the dialogue weren't great. The voice acting was a big letdown, seemed amateur, lacking of emotion. Music was forgettable but one theme. Too short though, a few rooms, that don't vary much from each other and    PROS
    Fluid gameplay and responsive controls. Constant evolution and incentives in the run. The different weapons are very specific. Inspired art style.

    CONS
    The characters and the dialogue weren't great. The voice acting was a big letdown, seemed amateur, lacking of emotion. Music was forgettable but one theme.
    Too short though, a few rooms, that don't vary much from each other and the game it's over. Difficulty curve is too high, it expects you to spend hours repeating and repeating the same things without much variety.    … Expand

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  1. GamingTrend
    Aug 20, 2021
    90
    Hades is a fantastic game and is really worth all the acclaim and praise its received thus far. The game's amazing ability to both engage and challenge you is worthy of applaud and the now that the game is available on all platforms many more players will be able to enjoy this spectacular title.
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